Serving the Children of the World New Member Orientation Kiwanis Club of Griffin Kiwanis International

Serving the Children of the World New members you are already members of Kiwanis. We want you to be KIWANIANS, not just members. Kiwanis International

Serving the Children of the World Kiwanis International The Difference is Involvement

Serving the Children of the World Participation: We need your participation Your participation will make a difference Kiwanis is about… –HAVING FUN –BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS –CHANGING LIVES Kiwanis International

Serving the Children of the World Kiwanis International Everyone is equal in Kiwanis – We use First Names to address members

Serving the Children of the World Objective:To give you a good knowledge of Kiwanis. International Georgia District Division 2 Kiwanis Club of Griffin –Club finances –Fund raising projects Kiwanis International

Serving the Children of the World Purpose:To improve lives through fellowship in service worldwide. Defining Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers Statement Dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis International

Serving the Children of the World Membership Status In North America, for every 1,000 people there are 19 children under the age of 6 living in poverty. In North America, for every 1,000 people there is 1 Kiwanian There is a great need. Thank you for being a part of the solution!

Serving the Children of the World Founded in 1915 in Detroit Community service became organization’s focus 7,231 Kiwanis clubs in 81 countries The organization’s International Office is in Indianapolis, Indiana. Governed by a 19 member International Board with International President serving as CEO Kiwanis International

Serving the Children of the World Provides club support material Conducts an annual convention in a selected city Members receive Kiwanis magazine ten times a year Motto: “Serving the Children of the World” 100 th Anniversary in 2015 Kiwanis International

Serving the Children of the World Organization Structure Kiwanis International is the worldwide organization to which each Kiwanis club and member belongs. It is administered by the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees. Our Georgia District is 1 of 53 districts in Kiwanis International. Our Division is one of 18 divisions in the Georgia District. Our Club is one of 11 clubs in Division 2. Size and structure often dictate the number of officers.

Serving the Children of the World Kiwanis came to Georgia in 1918 via Atlanta club Currently serves through more than 140 clubs Headquarters located in Macon, Georgia Governed by the Board of Trustees which includes the governor, governor-elect, immediate past governor, secretary treasurer, 18 lieutenant governors and district chairs Kiwanis Georgia District

Serving the Children of the World Conducts two training conferences and annual convention in a selected city within Georgia Members receive Georgia Kiwanian newspaper ten times a year Kiwanis Georgia District

Serving the Children of the World Organization Structure Purpose of Divisions: Basically to promote growth and retention in Georgia District Develop projects that showcase Kiwanis

Serving the Children of the World Organization Structure Kiwanis International, Georgia District, Division 2 Clubs are: Barnesville Columbus Golden K Columbus Greater Columbus Griffin LaGrange Manchester North Columbus Pike County Spalding County Thomaston

Serving the Children of the World Organization Structure Division Lieutenant Governor: Must have served as club President or Secretary Responsible for supervising health and wellbeing of each club “Sort of a Cheerleader” Works closely with Georgia Governor to promote his/her initiatives within our Division Lt. Governor’s position is rotated among clubs.

Serving the Children of the World Organization Structure Division Council: The Division Council involves a periodic meeting with the Leadership of all clubs, especially club Presidents and Secretaries.

Serving the Children of the World About Our Club Charter date: June 6, 1940 Charter members: 29 Present members: 118 Meeting day, time, and place: Wednesday, 12 noon, Kiwanis of Griffin Center, 1025 South Hill St., Griffin, GA Opened with pledge, singing and prayer

Serving the Children of the World Club Bylaws Parameters of Membership Parameters of Board Decisions Organization of Committees Club Meeting Guidelines Guidelines for Nomination of Officers Financial Requirements

Serving the Children of the World Our Club Officers President: Johnie McDaniel Vice President: Lee Howell Immediate Past President: Steve Trawick President-elect: Willie Henley Secretary: L. V. Skipper Treasurer: Cary Pope

Serving the Children of the World Our Club Board of Directors Consists of the Officers and Seven (7) Elected Directors who are: Rosa Blanks David Painter Rita Cavanaugh Amy Dunham Carole Painter Jonathan Swatts Jesse Pugh

Serving the Children of the World Board of Directors Meeting Provides an opportunity to be involved in the decisions affecting club administration. Day: First Tuesday of the month Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Kiwanis of Griffin Center

Serving the Children of the World Club Administration Our club membership votes on: Election of club officers and directors Amendments to club bylaws The Board of Directors Determines club policies Approves club projects Approves and controls club budget Manages the club

Serving the Children of the World Club Administration Nominating Committee: The President appoints a nominating committee who presents a slate of candidates to the membership Floor Nominations: These can be made after the nominating committee reports their slate to the President and members.

Serving the Children of the World Club Administration Election of Club Officers and Directors : All Officers and Directors are elected at the club’s annual meeting (usually in April) by the membership. The Club Secretary is elected by the New President and New Board of Directors one week later.

Serving the Children of the World Communication Club Meetings Club Bulletin: The KoG Wheel Board Meetings Division Newsletters KIWANIS Magazine Kiwanis Web site: Kiwanis Club of Griffin Web site: Membership Roster Facebook page

Serving the Children of the World Communication Membership Roster Printed and passed out at the beginning of each administrative year. As you will note, there is information and a picture of each member. It also contains the Bylaws of the Club and Fair Board. Information concerning members and the responsibilities of club officers and directors, etc.

Serving the Children of the World Club Committees Community Service Youth Services Sponsored Youth Major Emphasis Membership Growth and Education Club Administration Public Relations Finance and Fund Raising

Serving the Children of the World Club Committees Community Service Special Projects Agriculture & Conservation Human & Spiritual Values

Serving the Children of the World Club Committees Youth Services Art & Talent Contests Boys & Girls Kiwanis Kids League Scouting Wm. A Gregory Scholarship

Serving the Children of the World Club Committees Sponsored Youth K-Kids Builders Club Key Club

Serving the Children of the World Club Committees Major Emphasis “YOUNG CHILDREN: PRIORITY ONE”

Serving the Children of the World Club Committees Membership Growth and Education Education, Orientation & Retention Membership Growth

Serving the Children of the World Club Committees Club Administration Reception House Program & Music Special Events/Hospitality Inter-Club Laws & Regulations Attendance

Serving the Children of the World Club Committees Public Relations Bulletin Club Directory International Relations Publicity

Serving the Children of the World Club Committees Finance and Fund Raising Finance & Budget Pancake Day Kiwanis Fair Association

Serving the Children of the World Inter-Club Inter-Club meetings are when 4 or more club members, or 2 members and 2 sponsored club members (Key Club, Builders Club, K-Kids) visit one of the clubs in or out of our Division or an International Convention. This earns points towards an outstanding Kiwanian Status for members attending. They may also be used for make-up meetings.

Serving the Children of the World Fundraising Kiwanis Spalding County Fair –9 day event –Dates of this year’s Fair is: October 9 th through 17 th Brief History of the Fair

Serving the Children of the World Fundraising Kiwanis Spalding County Fair task to be performed by members: –Parking – with Police help –Ticket selling and take up –Food Booth

Serving the Children of the World Fundraising Kiwanis Spalding County Fair: –Special Ride and Mega Tickets –Stage Entertainment –Art Show –Needlework – handled by Kiwanannes

Serving the Children of the World Fundraising Kiwanis Spalding County Fair: –Canning – handled by Spalding County Extension –4-H Exhibits handled by Spalding and Pike Extension –Commercial Exhibits –Information Exhibits

Serving the Children of the World Fundraising Kiwanis Spalding County Fair: –All members are expected to work at least 14 hours –Each member will receive 2 parking passes and official ribbons for family admission

Serving the Children of the World Fundraising Kiwanis Spalding County Fair: Fair Funds all KOG Service Projects Remember – Kiwanis is a service organization. KOG is THE Service Club in Griffin

Serving the Children of the World Fundraising Annual Kiwanis Club of Griffin Pancake Day Chairmen Brad Glass and Terry Adair –Purpose: To raise funds for College Scholarships for Local High School Students. –Held at Kiwanis of Griffin Center –On the 2 nd Saturday in February

Serving the Children of the World Fundraising Annual Kiwanis Club of Griffin Pancake Day –Pancake Day was started in 1958 by then President George Gaissert –Started to Assist Local School Programs –Later changed to scholarship fund

Serving the Children of the World Fundraising Annual Kiwanis Club of Griffin Pancake Day Pancake Day was first held at the Rural Urban Center –About 1973 it was moved to Griffin High School. They had a snow storm on the first day – but had a big turnout anyway –It was held at Taylor Street Middle School and Spalding High School for several years –It is now being held at our Kiwanis of Griffin Center

Serving the Children of the World Fundraising Annual Kiwanis Club of Griffin Pancake Day Planning and work starts in December –Planning and work continues until Pancake Day –Setup on Friday before

Serving the Children of the World Fundraising Annual Kiwanis Club of Griffin Pancake Day Expenses are about $4500 each year for: –Purchase Food –Purchase Supplies –Advertisement on Radio and Newspaper All expenses are paid by proceeds from the Fair All Ticket Sales go to scholarship fund

Serving the Children of the World Fundraising Annual Kiwanis Club of Griffin Pancake Day –Each Kiwanis Member is: Expected to work 3 hours each Pancake Day To be responsible for 8 Pancake Tickets You will receive your tickets and they will be billed on your January Invoice

Serving the Children of the World Fundraising Annual Kiwanis Club of Griffin Pancake Day –Some Information: We will use about 900 lbs of Sausage (6000 patties) We will use about 550 lbs of Pancake Mix ( Pancakes) We will use about 45 gallons of Maple Syrup

Serving the Children of the World Club Initiation Fee $80.00 On a graduated scale Where my Initiation Fee goes: Kiwanis International: $ Georgia District: $ 30.00

Serving the Children of the World Club Dues $ per Quarter and are payable in advance. Meals International and District Dues Kiwanis International Dues Kiwanis Magazine Liability Insurance: District Dues Georgia Kiwanis Newspaper

Serving the Children of the World Fiscal Year The Kiwanis Fiscal Year is October 1 st – September 30 th Fair Association Fiscal Year is January 1 st – December 31st

Serving the Children of the World Finances/Budgeting Administrative Account –Income from club dues, meal charges, new member fees. Account is used for club administration and meals.

Serving the Children of the World Finances/Budgeting Service Account –Income from public fund-raising projects or contributions and cannot be used to pay administrative expenses of the club. Income from the Fair and Pancake Day. The Fair income is used to fund community projects. Pancake Day income is used for scholarships.

Serving the Children of the World Finances/Budgeting Fair Association Account –Income is from Ticket Sales, Food Booth, Booth Rentals, and the Carnival. –It is used for the Fair Expenses, Office Expenses and for the Service Account.

Serving the Children of the World Finances/Budgeting Foundations –Base Foundation – Used for donations to the Kiwanis Club. This fund is in CDs and Interest Accrued above $100, may be used for Charitable Purposes. –Fair Association Foundation – Donations to this fund is from the yearly fair. This fund is set aside to be used for fairground improvements.

Serving the Children of the World Finances/Budgeting Budgets –Administration –Service –Fair Association

Serving the Children of the World Service Projects Kiwanis One Day – Kiwanis International day of service – It is observed in early April – Hands on project to assist local organizations that relate to children

Serving the Children of the World Conventions The Annual Kiwanis International Convention is an excellent event, which allows clubs from around the world to exchange ideas, participate in forums, and share fellowship. The District Convention is the kickoff for the new Kiwanis year, which runs from October to September. Club officers and interested members attend. The District Midyear Conference gives members an opportunity to attend classes and forums about club operation and other exciting topics.

Serving the Children of the World Service Leadership Programs Empowering teens: –Builders Club –Key Club International –Key Leader Equipping Adults for Leadership: –Circle K International –Aktion Club Enriching young students: Kiwanis Kids –K-Kids

Serving the Children of the World Kiwanis WHAT WE ASK OF YOU…

Serving the Children of the World What we ask of You… Attend meetings regularly Attend at least one Board of Directors meeting Attend one Inter-Club meeting Attend a Training Conference Participate on a Committee Participate in our Fund Raiser If possible, attend a District and/or International Convention Involvement makes you a KIWANIAN.

Serving the Children of the World Membership Benefits Change children’s lives Improve the community and the world Build friendships Enhance leadership skills Develop business contacts Receive KIWANIS magazine and club communications Enjoy discounts and promotions. Insurance coverage for Kiwanis club projects

Serving the Children of the World Questions? What questions do you have?

Serving the Children of the World Thank You ! And we will see you at the next meeting…